Nearly two thirds of councils in England are struggling to recruit HGV drivers to grit the roads this winter, according to data from the local government association (LGA). It said 63% of authorities had struggled […]
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Sapphire Vehicle Services (SVS) has won recognition as an authorised repairer of both Isuzu and Mercedes-Benz trucks at its Basingstoke depot. As an authorised repairer the facility is now able to work on Isuzu’s range of Grafters, N55-75 and F1…
Fleet Assist has expanded its LCV SMR capabilities by setting up a nationwide network of 900 Premier Van Centres capable of servicing and maintaining vans and chassis cabs of up to 4.25 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW). The network was set up t…
Over a quarter of HGVs, LGVs and commercial cars failed vehicle enforcement checks between April to June this year, exposing commercial drivers and their employers to the risk of criminal charges. A recent investigation by TrackDays.co.uk looked…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ new 140,000sq ft parts logistics centre, dedicated to holding parts only for its HGVs and FUSOs, will commence operations on 3 January. The facility in Willen, Milton Keynes, provides 20% more storage capacity than is curre…
Vehicle compliance and maintenance platform r2c Online has recruited a new MD to replace Tim Meadows, who has returned to sister firm epyx as COO. Debbie Fox (pictured) was previously commercial director at epyx and has worked in the automotive …
A GB-wide operation targeting high risk vehicles found one in 10 had the most dangerous mechanical issues, according to the DVSA. The serious faults uncovered on HGVs and light commercial vehicles included problems with steering, suspension, whe…
Bridgestone has launched a premium tyre and vehicle maintenance option for small and medium sized fleets, which it claimed would maximise their efficiency. Fleetcare Go Plan is described as an integrated offering, composed of premium Bridgestone…
Marshall Fleet Solutions is expanding its UK operations with the opening of a new flagship depot in Tamworth, West Midlands. The multi-million-pound facility, totalling 26,000 sq m, was declared officially open for business with a ribbon cutting…
Logistics operators gave a thumbs up this week to National Highways’ plans to close motorways and A-roads for up to two weeks in order to speed up the delivery of roadworks. Other measures announced this week by National Highways include an incr…
Menzies has signed a contract extension with vehicle windscreen repair and replacement firm Belron following a competitive tender process. As part of the new distribution contract, Menzies will deliver replacement automotive glass and materials …
Utility companies that leave potholes in the UK’s roads will be penalised under new government measures that will come into force in April 2023. The government said the new measures aim to prevent thousands of potholes being left behind by utili…
TIP Trailer Services has struck a deal with Ryder to acquire the trailer leasing and maintenance business, which will save 133 jobs. Agreed for an undisclosed sum, the deal means TIP will add around 3,550 trailers and a workshop in Lichfield, as…
National Highways paid out £865,254 in compensation for the damage caused to vehicles by poor road surfaces on its network, between January 2018 and October 2021. Research shows that drivers submitted more than 145,000 compensation claims betwee…